Information tools

They provide access to key knowledge about markets, regulations, forestry policies, international requirements and sustainable management dynamics. These platforms help users stay informed and understand the context in which the sectors operate.

FLEGTWatch

Type: Monitoring platform
Purpose: Track FLEGT licensing and timber trade flows.
Description: Uses Earth observation and data tools to support transparency and governance in timber legality verification.

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WWF RiskTool

Type: Risk assessment tool
Purpose: Evaluate biodiversity-related risks in supply chains.
Description: Enables users to screen and prioritize sourcing areas by biodiversity risk metrics to support responsible sourcing decisions.

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Trade Map

Type: International trade statistics database
Purpose: Provide detailed trade data by country, product, flow and trends.
Description: Gives access to monthly, quarterly and yearly import/export volumes and values, trade flows by product code and partner country, useful for market analysis and trade intelligence.

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CITES Trade Database

Type: International trade database
Purpose: Monitor global trade in endangered species.
Description: Contains millions of trade records governed by the CITES Convention, supporting enforcement and policy decisions.

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IUCN Red List

Type: Conservation database
Purpose: Assess extinction risks for global species.
Description: Provides scientific data on species distribution, population trends, and conservation actions.

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Fiche Tropix

Type: Species database
Purpose: Provide technical and ecological data on tropical wood species.
Description: Features detailed species sheets developed by CIRAD, including identification, mechanical properties, distribution, and recommended uses

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Fair & Precious

Type: Awareness and communication platform
Purpose: Promote certified tropical timber and sustainable sourcing.
Description: Highlights the environmental and social benefits of certified wood and showcases responsible timber species and operators under FSC and PEFC-PAFC schemes.

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Timber Market Survey (Thémis)

Type: Market platform
Purpose: Provide market data and insights for the timber industry.
Description: Subscription-based service offering analyses, indices, and trade reports on global timber markets.

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FLEGT Licensing Database

Type: Information portal
Purpose: Explain the EU FLEGT licensing system for legal timber trade.
Description: Details how timber licensed under FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements meets EU import legality requirements.

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ClientEarth

Type: Environmental law NGO
Purpose: Use the power of law to protect the planet and people.
Description: Works through litigation, advocacy, and policy reform to promote environmental justice and corporate accountability.

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FAOLEX

Type: Legal database
Purpose: Compile environmental and natural resource legislation.
Description: Hosts national laws, treaties, and policies related to agriculture, forestry, and biodiversity from over 200 countries.

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TimberTradePortal

Type: Information platform
Purpose: Provide reliable information on legal timber trade.
Description: Offers country profiles, legal frameworks, and due diligence guidance to help companies ensure compliance with timber legality regulations.

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